Events

Michael Ockenden was born in Eastbourne in 1938 and became interested in history thanks to the inspiration of John Harrison, Senior History Master at Eastbourne Grammar School. Michael is a founder member of the ELHS and is the author of some of the titles in the ELHS publications range.

Kim Adams in conversation will ask Michael about his memories of WW2 Eastbourne, his career in the Navy and RAF and his interest in local history to mention a few.

This promises to be a fascinating evening.

Unfortunately Michael Ockenden is unwell and won't be able to deliver the planned talk on his life as a local historian. We wish Michael a speedy recovery and hope to reschedule later in the year.

In his place, Kim Adams will provide an illustrated talk on "Historic Meads and it's Residents". Meads is one of the original four hamlets that formed Eastbourne. From the 1870s the area was developed by the 7th Duke of Devonshire as the second stage of his vision for the town with the guidance of Henry Curry, the Duke's architect.

Meads has attracted some wealthy residents and dozens of private schools and Kim will tell us how this happened and about some of the people who have lived in Meads.

Kim will also include some photographs Michael Ockenden has provided.

Michael Ockenden was born in Eastbourne in 1938 and became interested in history thanks to the inspiration of John Harrison, Senior History Master at Eastbourne Grammar School. Michael is a founder member of the ELHS and is the author of some of the titles in the ELHS publications range.

Kim Adams in conversation will ask Michael about his memories of WW2 Eastbourne, his career in the Navy and RAF and his interest in local history to mention a few.

This promises to be a fascinating evening.